Milford United Soccer ClubU6 Transition Program- For those born in 2013

Registration link: http://milford.cjsalive.org/register

Information about the U6 Program:

Training consists of a variety of age appropriate topics with an emphasis on individual technique and skill to develop a foundation and comfort level on the ball. Following each training session, athletes will take part in small sided game which focuses on the skills taught during the training session. Competition is more than scoring. Demonstrating the skills becomes the focus of the games, which in turn allows players to learn and play in a fun environment.

Weekend Game Outline•Teams consist of 4-7 players with the Trainer acting as the coach for both teams•Weekend games will focus on weekly training lessons•There will be no offside, throw-ins or corner kicks •No goalie's or referee's•The Trainer will be on the field during the game to control movement•Handballs are only called if athletes intended to play ball•Substitutions will be made so all players see equal playing time. •A Size 3 ball will be used for games

Scoring is part of the game but more important is the use of the skills taught, during the week. Athletes should be encouraged to demonstrate the weekly training skill before scoring.

Equipment Needed- Each player must wear shin-guards and bring a number 3 soccer ball. Please come prepared with plenty of water for proper hydration.

Winter 2019:

Dates: First week of December- last weekend in March

Location: Goooal Sports, 1791 Stratford Ave in Stratford

About the program: All teams will work with professional trainers once for practice on Monday nights from 5-6pm and games will be played at 9am on Saturdays. The trainers will follow a season long curriculum that will focus on teaching the skills our young players need to develop a sound soccer foundation. The weeknight session will focus on teaching the skill of the week and the weekend session will be a quick refresher of the week night lessons followed by 4v4 games where players will be encouraged to use the new skill. Growing on what is learned in Little Kicks these extra session and attention to player development will provide an excellent transition to our U8 program.

Weeknight Training-Practices are every Monday night starting December 3rd, 2018 from 5-6pm. The last practice will be March 25th, 2019.

Games: Games will be played every Saturday at 9am at Goooal Sports. T-shirt as uniform will be provided.

SPRING OUTDOOR 2019:**Newly redesigned program**

We are excited to announce changes to our U6 outdoor soccer program!

Dates: April 22, 2019- June 16th, 2019

*Registration for Spring 2019 closes on March 31st. 2019

Cost: $150

Location: Milford, CT outdoor fields

Practices: Practices will take place from 5:15pm-6:15pm once a week, with practice days of the week being offered on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Once registered for the spring program, parents will be allowed to pick their practice dates. To pick your practice date, please email the commissioner at LittleKicks@musc.org. There will be 10 spots open for each practice day and spots are available on a first come, first service basis. Please register early to be guaranteed the practice date that works best for your family’s schedule!

Games: All U6 Co-ed Games will be played on Sunday’s between 10am-12pm. Games will be played at the Orange Ave Turf Field, located next to the YMCA.

In the case of rain, the practice/game will not move inside. The game will be added on at the end of the season.

Uniforms: MUSC t-shirts will be provided as uniforms and will be handed out during the first week of practice.

Connect with other U6/U8 Families by joining the FB group: Please search on FB: MUSC U6/U8 Parent Group. Only registered spring families will be accepted to join the group.